1943 Due to the civil unrest in Detroit, government officials deploy 350 armed troops at Briggs Stadium during a twin bill between the Indians...
This Day in Baseball History June 23rd 1915 In his major league debut, Bruno Hass tosses a complete game but loses to the Yankees at Shibe...
JUNE 23 BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS ************************************** George Weiss (1894-1972) Hall of Fame executive (NY Yankees GM 1947-60, 7 x...
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The incredibly powerful Josh Gibson waits for his turn to knock the horsehide off the ball with the Homestead Grays [IMG]
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"Red socker Ted Williams, the last major leaguer to hit .400" - "47,000 Minnesota fans prove, they not only have Carew's .400 fever, they also...
2010 Before calling his 5000th major league game, Rays announcer Dewayne Staats throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the hometown...
2001 The Braves trade John Rocker and minor league third baseman Troy Cameron to the Indians in a four-player deal in return for Steve Karsay,...
1990 During the Double-A Eastern League contest between the Harrisburg Senators and Hagerstown Suns at Maryland's Municipal Stadium, the home...
1982 The Phillies' Pete Rose moves past Hank Aaron into second place for career hits when he doubles off Redbird right-hander John Stuper for...
1976 In the seventh inning of a 4-2 Padres win over hometown San Francisco, Randy Jones ties Christy Mathewson's National League mark, going 68...
1959 At LA's Memorial Coliseum, Sandy Koufax, facing 39 batters, goes the distance to beat the Phillies, 6-2. The Dodger southpaw fans 16...
